Development to Delegation Cycle

Who is the course for?

This course is appropriate for leaders who seek to support and develop their team members and enhance their effectiveness and commitment to the organization. Leaders who want to foster personal and professional growth in their employees will benefit from taking this course.

Skill Level

Foundational

Time Committment

Weekly Time Committment

60 Minutes/Week

Duration

No. of Weeks

3

Leader Behaviors

This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:

Course Overview

Leaders must be flexible in their approach and know when to apply leadership skills with intentionality to obtain the maximum growth and effectiveness of individual employees and, by extension, the organization.

In this course, participants will understand and utilize the model of the Development to Delegation Cycle and its Leadership Behaviors (Direction and Dialogue). They will then take this knowledge and apply the correct behavior to match the four different Task Levels of the employee at a given point in their professional development.

Completing this course will help you:

  • Define the Development to Delegate Cycle and how it should be utilized
  • Discuss and understand the four Task Levels and determine the levels of support employees need at each level.
  • Examine which Leader Behaviors are appropriate for each Task Level and practice leadership flexibility, providing fluid growth among team members.

Learning Path

Session 1 - Introduction of Development to Delegate Cycle

In this session, we will define the Development to Delegate Cycle and the Task Levels attributed to various points in an employee’s stage in professional development. We will then examine the Leadership Behaviors and how to match each to the team member’s needs.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

Session 2 - Task Levels by Determining Skill and Will

In this session, we will discuss and understand the four Task Levels of your team by determining “Skill and Will.” We will also examine how to resolve a disagreement about Task Levels.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

Session 3 - Adjusting your Leadership Behavior

In this session, we will dive into the four different Leadership Behaviors and how they relate to the Task Levels of employees. We will analyze the Direction Leadership Behavior and Dialogue Leadership Behavior and determine when to apply each.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

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Leader Behaviors

This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:

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Frequently asked questions

What is the development to delegation cycle, and why does it matter?

It’s a structured approach to preparing, empowering, and supporting team members for delegated tasks. This ensures accountability and growth.

How does this delegation training improve leadership?

It helps you avoid micromanagement, build trust, and free up time to focus on strategic priorities.

Is this course suitable for new managers?

Absolutely. It’s designed for managers who want to improve task delegation and team development skills.

Will I learn how to match tasks to the right team members?

Yes, you’ll learn frameworks to assess task complexity and team readiness before delegating.

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